Science Technician

Post: Science Technician
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: Grade 5, SCP 16-18, FTE salary £30,518.00 - £31,537.00, pro rata salary £26,963.00 - £27,863.00

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment

Working Type: Full Time [37 hours / 39 weeks] 45.942 paid weeks
Base: Freebrough Academy, Linden Road, Brotton, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 2SJ

Please note:the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

Freebrough Academy is seeking a dedicated and organised Science Technician to support our team and enhance the practical learning experience for all students. In this role you will be instrumental in supporting teachers and students by preparing and maintaining high-quality practical science experiments. You will ensure our science classrooms and prep rooms are safe, organised and fully equipped.

Potential candidates are encouraged to consider the Job Specification and cross reference their own skills, knowledge and experience when applying.

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

In order to apply for this position, please visit:

For more information, please contact Rachael Dye, Business Manager, at View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk

Closing date: Friday 31st July 2026 10am